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Events at Various venues (Aberdeen)

Aberdeen Jazz Festival

Location	Date	Tickets
	Gigs by soloists and bands from the London and New York jazz scenes, as well as local Aberdeenshire and Scottish talent and workshops for all ages. The festival is centred around the Blue Lamp, one of Scotland's best jazz haunts but in 2012 expands to include a number of new venues, as well as new programme strands. Artists in 2011 included Maceo Parker, Neil Cowley, Denys Baptiste and many more. View full details
Various venues	14 Mar–16 Mar Times vary	0845 111 0302 Prices vary (selected free events; others from £10)

Aberdeen's 50+ Festival

Location	Date	Tickets
	A widely-varied programme of events aimed at people over 50, with equal emphasis on entertainment and education. Workshops, cookery demonstrations, art classes and keep fit sessions are complemented by live music performances, walks, exhibitions and plays, both in public venues around Aberdeen and on site in nursing homes. View full details
Various venues	7 Sep–16 Sep Times vary	01224 523913 Prices vary (free–£60).

Aberdeen International Youth Festival

Location	Date	Tickets
	Festival celebrating theatre, music and dance, as performed by youth groups from Scotland, the UK and abroad. Among the 2011 highlights were performances of new productions based on Shakespeare, Burns and Dumas, as well as the city centre Festival Parade and live music from the Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra. Naturally, there's also a dedicated strand of children's events, including hands on workshops in music, percussion, dance and theatre. View full details
Various venues	1 Aug–11 Aug Times vary	01224 213800 Prices vary (£6–£30)

British Science Festival

Location	Date	Tickets
	The touring science fest alights in Aberdeen for a week of exhibitions, workshops, talks, activities, film screenings and more, all on a science theme and with something for adults, families and schools alike. View full details
Various venues	4 Sep–9 Sep Times vary	0845 680 7207 Prices vary (free–£10)

DanceLive

Location	Date	Tickets
	Contemporary dance festival based in Aberdeen, including performances, film screenings, masterclasses and educational workshops. The 2012 festival will open with a world premiere choreographed by artistic director Andy Howitt, and will feature new choreography and commissions from Scottish based artists, as well as leading dance companies including Scottish Dance Theatre, Rosie Kay Dance Company and Company Chameleon. View full details
Various venues	15 Oct–28 Oct Times vary	01224 611486 Prices vary.

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